Quentin Durward

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of 15th-century France, Walter Scott's "Quentin Durward" embodies the historical novel genre, blending rich narrative with a vivid portrayal of a world teetering on the brink of modernity and tradition. The story follows the eponymous protagonist, a young Scottish man, as he navigates treachery and adventure in the court of Louis XI. Scott's masterful use of per...